Police are identifying a man slain after making a purchase in a Prince George's County liquor store and the gunman fatally shot by a police officer moments later. County police said in a statement Thursday that Ralland Whitfield, 25, of Lothian, had just made a purchase in the Oxon Hill store Wednesday when David Hall, 27, of Temple Hills, walked in and shot him. Police said the men knew each other, but Hall's motive is still under investigation. Cpl. Andrew McKenney was nearby and heard the gunshots. Police said as Hall ran toward McKenney, Hall didn't comply with orders to drop the gun. That's when police said McKenney shot and killed Hall. McKenney is on routine administrative leave.

OXON HILL, Md. —

Police are identifying a man slain after making a purchase in a Prince George's County liquor store and the gunman fatally shot by a police officer moments later.

County police said in a statement Thursday that Ralland Whitfield, 25, of Lothian, had just made a purchase in the Oxon Hill store Wednesday when David Hall, 27, of Temple Hills, walked in and shot him. Police said the men knew each other, but Hall's motive is still under investigation.

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Cpl. Andrew McKenney was nearby and heard the gunshots. Police said as Hall ran toward McKenney, Hall didn't comply with orders to drop the gun. That's when police said McKenney shot and killed Hall. McKenney is on routine administrative leave.

The officer shouted commands to the suspect. The suspect who was still armed was running toward the officer. The officer discharged his duty weapon, striking and killing the suspect. Suspect’s gun was recovered next to the suspect. pic.twitter.com/UxHtJNxTpB

Prelim: armed suspect shot & killed a victim at a liquor store at corner of Livingston Rd & Oxon Hill Rd at 1:15 pm. As the suspect ran from the store, he was confronted by one of our officers who was rushing toward the sound of gunshots. (1)